Any Map, Application, Tool, Mashup, Viewer, etc. that uses The National Map or National Atlas data, services or tools in a new or innovative way - any Tool, Client, Map, Mobile, Crowdsourcing, augmented reality, 3D, etc.. This category is about applying technology for new uses.

Any Map, Application, Tool, Mashup, Viewer, etc. that uses The National Map or National Atlas data, services or tools that solves problems on a local, tribal, or regional project level in any domain (science, energy, emergency, recreation, health, land use or planning, etc.)